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Bacalar vs San Carlos

Bacalar, Mexico compared with San Carlos, Mexico: cost of living, scores, climate and more.

At a glance

At a glance
MX Bacalar MX San Carlos
Country Mexico Mexico
Nomad score 5.8 / 10 0.0 / 10
Cost of living $1,889 / mo Data unavailable
Internet speed Data unavailable Data unavailable
Weather now 28° / 24°C 30° / 19°C
Air quality (AQI) 18 Good 41 Good

Climate averages

Yearly averages of monthly climate data

Climate averages
MX Bacalar MX San Carlos
Average high 31°C 29.5°C
Average low 23°C 20.3°C
Precipitation 114 mm / mo 15 mm / mo
Sunshine 320 h / mo 343 h / mo
Humidity 80% 51%
Rain days 15 / mo 2 / mo
Wind speed 14.5 km/h 19 km/h

MX Bacalar · average high by month

MX San Carlos · average high by month

Air quality

Air quality
MX Bacalar MX San Carlos
US AQI 18 41
PM2.5 3.2 µg/m³ 3.8 µg/m³
PM10 4.3 µg/m³ 5.9 µg/m³
Ozone 56 µg/m³ 78 µg/m³
UV index 3.9 0

Business & Economy

Scores out of 10

Business & Economy
MX Bacalar MX San Carlos
Blockchain & Crypto Adoption 2.6 0.0
Local Payment Services 5.2 0.0
Startup Scene 2.9 0.0

Climate & Environment

Scores out of 10

Climate & Environment
MX Bacalar MX San Carlos
Air Conditioning 6.7 0.0
Green Spaces 7.0 0.0
Natural Disaster Risk 3.9 0.0
Noise Pollution 6.5 0.0
Seasonal Variety 3.6 0.0
Weather 5.8 0.0

Connectivity

Scores out of 10

Connectivity
MX Bacalar MX San Carlos
Mobile Network Coverage 7.2 0.0
Power Grid Reliability 6.8 0.0
Public WiFi Availability 4.7 0.0
VPN Reliability 7.5 0.0

Cost & Affordability

Scores out of 10

Cost & Affordability
MX Bacalar MX San Carlos
Accommodation Cost 6.0 0.0
Cost of Living 6.7 0.0
Currency Stability 7.4 0.0
Entertainment Cost 6.3 0.0
Food & Groceries 7.1 0.0
Gym Membership Cost 5.8 0.0
Transportation Cost 7.1 0.0

Culture & Entertainment

Scores out of 10

Culture & Entertainment
MX Bacalar MX San Carlos
Culture 6.5 0.0
Indoors Fun 3.4 0.0
Language Learning Opportunities 4.9 0.0
Local Experiences & Tours 7.4 0.0
Nightlife 3.9 0.0
Outdoors & Nature 9.1 0.0

Digital Nomad Community

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Community
MX Bacalar MX San Carlos
Nomad Events & Meetups 3.2 0.0
Nomad Friendly 5.7 0.0
Online Community Presence 3.6 0.0

Digital Nomad Essentials

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Essentials
MX Bacalar MX San Carlos
Cafes with WiFi 5.5 0.0
Coworking Spaces Availability 3.4 0.0
Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes 4.5 0.0
Digital Nomad Popularity 3.7 0.0
Internet Speed 6.4 0.0
Local SIM Card Availability 7.8 0.0

Food & Fitness

Scores out of 10

Food & Fitness
MX Bacalar MX San Carlos
Fitness Facilities 4.4 0.0
Food Scene 6.7 0.0
Healthy Food Options 6.3 0.0
Yoga Studios 5.5 0.0

Healthcare

Scores out of 10

Healthcare
MX Bacalar MX San Carlos
Healthcare 5.8 0.0
Healthcare Affordability 7.9 0.0
Healthcare Quality 5.1 0.0

Legal & Administrative

Scores out of 10

Legal & Administrative
MX Bacalar MX San Carlos
Digital Nomad Visa Availability 3.3 0.0
Ease of Business Registration 3.6 0.0
Ease of Opening Bank Account 3.6 0.0
Freedom of Speech 6.1 0.0
Political Stability 6.0 0.0
Tax Friendliness 5.9 0.0
Visa Ease 7.2 0.0

Quality of Life

Scores out of 10

Quality of Life
MX Bacalar MX San Carlos
Air Quality 8.1 0.0
Cleanliness 6.5 0.0
Environmental Quality 8.1 0.0
Family Friendly 7.0 0.0
Language Barrier 5.2 0.0
Work-Life Balance 7.4 0.0

Safety & Tolerance

Scores out of 10

Safety & Tolerance
MX Bacalar MX San Carlos
Female Friendly 7.4 0.0
Racial Tolerance 7.0 0.0
Safety 7.5 0.0

Transportation

Scores out of 10

Transportation
MX Bacalar MX San Carlos
Airport Connectivity 4.3 0.0
Cycling 4.3 0.0
Intercity Travel Options 5.8 0.0
Public Transit 3.0 0.0
Ride-sharing Services 1.5 0.0
Scooter/Bike Rental Availability 6.5 0.0
Walkability 5.4 0.0

Work Environment

Scores out of 10

Work Environment
MX Bacalar MX San Carlos
Coworking Quality 3.8 0.0
Freelance Ecosystem 4.0 0.0
Networking Opportunities 3.5 0.0
Remote Job Opportunities 3.0 0.0
Time Zone Favorability 7.8 0.0

Clothing

Local prices in US dollars

Clothing
MX Bacalar MX San Carlos
Jeans $43 per pair —
Summer Dress $29 per dress —
Running Shoes $69 per pair —

Dining Out

Local prices in US dollars

Dining Out
MX Bacalar MX San Carlos
Dining Out $57 per month —

Entertainment

Local prices in US dollars

Entertainment
MX Bacalar MX San Carlos
Cinema Ticket $5.72 per ticket —

Food & Dining

Local prices in US dollars

Food & Dining
MX Bacalar MX San Carlos
Coffee $2.00 per cup —
Beer $2.58 per pint —
Meal (Inexpensive) $6.87 per meal —
Fast Food Combo $7.44 per meal —
Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) $40 per meal —
Apples $2.86 per kg —
Bread $1.72 per loaf —
Water (1.5L bottle) $1.03 per bottle —
Milk $1.26 per liter —
Rice $1.43 per kg —
Chicken Fillets $5.72 per kg —
Beef $10 per kg —
Wine (Mid-range) $16 per bottle —

Groceries

Local prices in US dollars

Groceries
MX Bacalar MX San Carlos
Groceries $172 per month —

Health Insurance

Local prices in US dollars

Health Insurance
MX Bacalar MX San Carlos
Health Insurance $29 per month —

Healthcare

Local prices in US dollars

Healthcare
MX Bacalar MX San Carlos
Doctor Visit (GP) $34 per visit —
Pharmacy (basic meds) $4.29 per purchase —

Housing

Local prices in US dollars

Housing
MX Bacalar MX San Carlos
Apartment (1 bedroom) $429 per month —
Housing $286 per month —
Coworking Space $143 per month —
Airbnb (1 month) $859 per month —
Coliving Space $572 per month —

Internet & Mobile

Local prices in US dollars

Internet & Mobile
MX Bacalar MX San Carlos
Internet & Mobile $23 per month —

Leisure Activities

Local prices in US dollars

Leisure Activities
MX Bacalar MX San Carlos
Leisure Activities $29 per month —

Personal Care

Local prices in US dollars

Personal Care
MX Bacalar MX San Carlos
Haircut $11 per visit —
Laundry $4.58 per kg —

Services

Local prices in US dollars

Services
MX Bacalar MX San Carlos
Mobile Plan $14 per month —
Internet (60 Mbps+) $40 per month —
SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) $11 one-time —
Gym Membership $29 per month —
Tennis Court (Weekend) $20 per hour —

Transportation

Local prices in US dollars

Transportation
MX Bacalar MX San Carlos
Taxi Start $2.29 per trip —
Transportation $29 per month —
Taxi per km $0.69 per km —
Monthly Transport Pass $34 per month —
Ride-hailing (5km) $6.87 per trip —
Gasoline $1.43 per liter —
Scooter Rental $29 per month —

Utilities

Local prices in US dollars

Utilities
MX Bacalar MX San Carlos
Utilities $57 per month —
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